I love the Christmas season, I always have done so,
I love to dress the Christmas tree and add that festive glow,
With fairy lights and baubles and green holly garlands too,
I love the Christmas season as much as children do.
It is then that I remember the Christmas spirit’s past,
When my family were children, those were memories made to last,
Excitement on their faces as that special day drew near,
Each one singing Christmas carols, adding further Christmas cheer.
Christmas at my children’s school, carols and a play to see,
Those angelic happy faces and the sweet nativity
Little angels did perform the play, I’d hear the angels sing,
Being part of that first Christmas was a very special thing.
The icing on the Christmas cake, snow's mantle on the ground,
The final touch of winter glory, spreading beauty all around
Winter's frosted fingers trace their art upon the glass,
The wonderful winter artistry, no mortal can surpass.
Christmas lunch with my family, each and everyone together,
Paper hats and Christmas crackers, those memories live for ever
Turkey and roast potatoes, with that very special course
Followed by a tasty helping of Christmas pud' and brandy sauce.
As the years have rolled on by, I see another generation,
Christmas with my grandchildren just fills me with elation,
When I see those children happy, I still feel ten feet tall,
As it adds to my pleasure, to make each Christmas best of all.
© Carole A.M. Johnson
used with permission....thanks! :)
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